A plastic brick house method is changing how people imagine the future of construction. A complete home built in five days sounds impossible, yet recycled plastic bricks are bringing that idea closer ...

As the global community grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, the construction industry finds itself at a critical juncture. Responsible for approximately 40% of worldwide greenhouse ...

Concrete is a crucial construction material. Unfortunately, however, producing it requires large amounts of energy—often powered by fossil fuels—and includes chemical reactions that release carbon ...

Designers are finding sustainable building solves close to home—in ancient practices and cutting-edge innovations alike.

According to Oscar Elizondo, rapid urban growth in emerging markets is reshaping the global construction landscape. Cities across Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia are grappling with the ...

Concrete is no longer just a niche material in residential construction. As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, the shortcomings of traditional wood-framed homes are being laid bare.